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Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool

Readiness Level
Foundational
Windows Malicious Software Removal tool
Related topics:
Cybersecurity Best Practices, Cyber Threats and Advisories

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Description

This tool is released by Microsoft on a monthly cadence as part of Windows Update or as a standalone tool. It can be used to find and remove specific prevalent threats and reverse the changes they have made.

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Audience
Educational Institutions, Executives, Federal Government, Industry, Small and Medium Businesses, Faith-Based Community, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Government
Topics
Cybersecurity Best Practices, Cyber Threats and Advisories

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